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What Happens to Blood During the Embalming Process?
The embalming process is designed to keep the body preserved ...
The embalming process is designed to keep the body preserved until the funeral, but how exactly does it work and what happens to bodily fluids like blood? Get the gory details in this HowStuffWorks podcast.
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What is a tank engine?
You've probably heard of the beloved character Thomas the Tank ...
You've probably heard of the beloved character Thomas the Tank Engine, but have you ever wondered what makes him a tank engine? Discover what sets Thomas apart from his locomotive pals in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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What exactly is a blueprint?
Blueprinting, which has been around since 1842, is a common ...
Blueprinting, which has been around since 1842, is a common way to reproduce an architectural drawing. Tune in to learn more about the complex chemical processes that make blueprints blue -- and white -- in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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How does a chicken's egg get its shell?
Which came first -- the chicken or the egg? Listen ...
Which came first -- the chicken or the egg? Listen in as Marshall Brain gives the technical answer -- and takes a look at the science behind eggshell formation -- in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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What is a medical leech?
Medical leeches are raised in captivity and help patients heal ...
Medical leeches are raised in captivity and help patients heal wounds. Discover how leeches and other parasites are used for medical purposes in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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How can turbines change our energy future?
Gas turbine engines often power jet airplanes and helicopters, but ...
Gas turbine engines often power jet airplanes and helicopters, but they may turn up in other applications in the near future. Discover how turbine engines work in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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How does a dollar bill changer work?
A dollar bill changer doesn't just have to sense a ...
A dollar bill changer doesn't just have to sense a bill's denomination -- it also needs to be able to tell whether bills are fake. Join Marshall Brain as he breaks down the science behind bill changers in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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How can an electric toothbrush recharge its batteries?
An electric toothbrush gets power from its base without the ...
An electric toothbrush gets power from its base without the help of metal contacts. Find out how this sealed system works in the following podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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What are frankincense and myrrh?
You might recognize frankincense and myrrh from the Biblical story ...
You might recognize frankincense and myrrh from the Biblical story of Jesus, but have you ever wondered exactly what they are? Tune in to get the skinny on frankincense and myrrh in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
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How do candles work?
Before there were light bulbs, candles made the world a ...
Before there were light bulbs, candles made the world a brighter place. Discover the ingenious technology behind candles in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.
